Critically Acclaimed Stage and Film Production “On Golden Pond” Coming to the Triad

High Point, North Carolina – Often dramatic, often humorous, the play On Golden Pond has been an audience favorite for over 30 years. The Montana Repertory Theatre, University of Montana, will present the beloved story of elderly couple Norman and Ethel Thayer who face the sad prospect that this may very well be the final summer at their rustic cottage on Golden Pond, and the life changing events that give hope and healing to a struggling family. On Golden Pond will be performed at the High Point Theatre, Thursday evening, April 5, at 7:30 PM.

Multi award-winning play will be performed at the
High Point Theatre on Thursday, April 5, at 7:30 pm

Ethel and Norman have been coming to their summer home on Golden Pond for 48 years. This summer is different … the aging couple come face to face with the reality of Norman’s declining physical health and failing memory, a source of great frustration for the soon to be 80-year old man. Ethel, ten years younger, still delights in those things that have enriched their long life together, offering up encouragement and dealing with the man’s gloomy demeanor and insufferable personality. In the throes of despair, the couple receives an unexpected visit from their divorced, and estranged, daughter Chelsea who brings along the 13-year old son of her new fiancé and announces plans to spend several weeks in Europe, entrusting the boy’s care with her parents. The family drama turns to light-hearted fun as a bond is forged between the young boy and elderly man through fishing, books and lessons in teen awareness.

On Golden Pond originally opened on Broadway in 1979, earning a Tony and Drama Desk Award for actress Frances Sternhagen (Ethel), plus four additional Drama Desk Awards for Outstanding Play, Outstanding Actor for Tom Aldredge (Norman), Outstanding Set Design and Outstanding Costume Design. The film adaptation starred Katharine Hepburn, Henry Fonda, Jane Fonda, Dabney Coleman, Doug McKeon and William Lanteau, earning an Academy Award for Best Actor for Henry Fonda, a fourth Academy Award for Best Actress for Hepburn, and an Academy Award for Best Adapted Screenplay for Ernest Thompson. The film was nominated for seven Academy Awards and was the second highest grossing movie of its year with over $119M.

“On Golden Pond is a story of the dynamics taking place within every family and will surely tug at your heartstrings,” says High Point Theatre Director David Briggs. “Lovers of live performances will not want to miss this touching and memorable production.” Tickets are $40-$45, available by calling the theatre box office at (336) 887-3001 or online at www.highpointtheatre.com. Ask about special group rates for 10 or more (must be purchased at the same time).About High Point TheatreOwned and operated by the City of High Point, the High Point Theatre is conveniently located within the International Home Furnishings Center at the corner of Commerce Avenue and Hamilton Street in High Point. The Theatre features an elegant 965-seat auditorium with continental style seating, three exhibition galleries for meetings, displays, and receptions, and free parking.